Criminal Justice Training Programs, a division of the Temple University Department of Criminal Justice, is an interdisciplinary unit that has conducted training for a variety of criminal justice agencies and occupations since 1968. Today, over 3,000 criminal justice professionals attend programs offered by CJTP each year including police officers, deputy sheriffs, state constables, legislative security officers, magisterial district court staff, school security officers, and crime prevention specialists. Other activities include continuing education programs for agencies allied to the criminal justice system, and the development of training curricula for various occupations. The training programs and activities take place year-round and on four of Temple University's campuses - Main, Ambler, Fort Washington, and Harrisburg.

FIGHT CRIME. FIND ADVANCEMENT. Find out how Temple University can prepare you for a wide variety of investigative, security, and law enforcement career opportunities in both government and private industry. We offer certificate programs in high-demand law enforcement disciplines, convenient on-line and on-site classes, and payment options for both agencies and individuals. Enroll now.

For the most up-to-date developments refer to the program announcements listed below.

School Security Officers Training
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 2009/10/17
A graduation ceremony was held on October 17, 2009 to recognize the efforts of the officers who successfully completed the Security Officers' Basic Training Program of the Community Academy of Philadelphia. Photos coming soon.

Police Academy Graduation
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 2009/10/16
The Temple University Police Academy Graduation ceremony for Recruit Class 09-01 was held at the Ambler Learning Center on Thusday evening, October 15. Photos coming soon.

Police Academy
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 2009/10/14
There are countless ways you can help your local police department do its job. Explore how the Temple University Police Academy can prepare you for a career in which you can make a difference in your community. For more information about the January 2010 Police Academ, call (267) 468-8600 or click... 

Constables Training Program
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 2009/07/21
Temple University is pleased to offer printer-friendly copies of the schedules for Constable training offered in Southeastern Pennsylvania in 2009. Several Firearms and Continuing Education classes are still open for registration more...

Careers in Law Enforcement
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 2009/09/21
The Bucks County Chiefs of Police Association has posted a Consortium Test announcement more... 

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